March 5, 2018
Are you ready to shake things up? March 16 marks the start of Montefiore's Associate Wellness challenge: reduce your sugar consumption for two weeks. It's the centerpiece of our celebration of National Nutrition Month, and we've got loads of support available to help you meet your goal.
“IF YOU CAN MAKE ONE SMALL CHANGE AT A TIME, IT’S MUCH EASIER TO IMPROVE YOUR DIET.”
—Jessica Shapiro, MS, RD, CDN, CDE, Associate Wellness Dietitian
5 TIPS TO LAUNCH YOUR SUGAR CHALLENGE
Get motivated at our exclusive screening of Fed Up, the eye-opening documentary on sugar consumption’s link to the obesity epidemic, and attend a discussion on current diet trends, led by Montefiore registered dietitians. Associates can always take advantage of free one-on-one nutritional counseling by emailing wellnessRD@montefiore.org for an appointment.
Sign up for the month's events and challenge and learn easy nutrition tips by visiting Montefiore's wellness portal, www.toyourhealth.montefiore.org. You can do this!
NUTRITION MONTH EVENTS
Visit www.toyourhealth.montefiore.org to register.
DIETS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT IN 2018—WHAT'S TRENDING?
Thursday, March 29 | 12:30 PM
TLC 1, Moses Campus
Associates not located at the Moses Campus can watch via ZOOM:
https://goo.gl/xjcsW4
Whether treating patients, conducting groundbreaking research or managing the operations of our leading-edge health system, Montefiore physicians are dedicated to providing exceptional care for our communities. You can show them you've noticed as we honor the nationally celebrated Physician Appreciation Day on March 30. Provide a note of thanks, with a photo if you have one, to be displayed throughout the health system on March 28 at the Einstein Campus, and March 30 at all other locations. To participate, visit www.montefiore.org/physician-appreciation. Deadline for submissions is March 7.
Montefiore's Division of Gastroenterology will observe Colon Cancer Awareness Month by hosting a series of events to draw attention to this disease, which is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, for both men and women. The events will include current information on risk factors, prevention and treatments. Though colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer, the good news is that it is preventable with awareness and proper screening.
Members of Montefiore’s Gastroenterology Team at last year’s Colon Cancer Awareness Month kickoff.
Learn more at www.montefiore.org/coloncancerawareness.
New York Rangers Kevin Shattenkirk (second from left) and Chris Kreider (far left) met with young patients on CHAM 3 and 9 when they recently toured the hospital.
Children's Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) thanks New York Rangers player Kevin Shattenkirk for hosting the Jam Kancer In The Kan fundraiser at the Madison Square Garden Training Center in Westchester County. Kan Jam is a Frisbee game in which teammates try to deflect a disc into two cans. Mr. Shattenkirk, a New Rochelle native, and his teammate Chris Kreider also toured CHAM this month, where they handed out hats and autographs and brought smiles to patients' faces. Read more here: www.jamkancerinthekan.com/kevin-shattenkirk-kancer-jam/ or donate here: https://www.crowdrise.com/shattyskancerjam..
Social workers play a vital role in improving the care and well-being of Montefiore's patients. We are proud to celebrate their hard work and dedication during Social Work Month. These highly trained professionals provide assessments of patient and family needs in areas ranging from managing finances to handling a loved one's care. Our social workers also connect patients with appropriate services in the community. We thank them for their advocacy and efforts on behalf of our patients.
Rahil Briggs, PsyD, Director, Healthy Steps at Montefiore, has been named National Director of HealthySteps at the nonprofit organization ZERO TO THREE, based in Washington, DC. In this new role, Dr. Briggs will maintain a leadership position within Montefiore and Einstein, while broadening her mission to expand HealthySteps to needy communities across the United States.
Suzette Oyeku, MD, MPH, Chief, Division of Academic General Pediatrics; Director, Academic General Pediatrics Fellowship; and Associate Professor, Pediatrics, was honored at the 2018 Harlem Fine Arts Show. Supporting the theme of the show, "The Healing Power of Art," the contributions of 12 African American medical professionals from the area were recognized.
Montefiore's Pediatric Behavioral Health Integration Program (BHIP) received the Academic Pediatric Association's Health Care Delivery Award, which will be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies meeting in May.
Montefiore is proud to celebrate our health information team during Health Information Professionals (HIP) week, March 18–24, 2018. This year's theme, "The Future Is Bright," highlights the growing contribution of these allied health professionals in ensuring the integrity, availability, accuracy, thoroughness and confidentiality of our clinical information and health information records. Their efforts translate to improved processes that enhance healthcare quality. Last year, Montefiore was recognized among the "most wired" hospitals by the Hospitals & Health Networks and the American Hospital Association.
Our doctors at the ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION RESEARCH PROGRAM at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine are dedicated to finding new and improved treatment options for adults, 18–75 years of age, suffering from major depressive disorder.
Please call 718-920-2933 or email depression@montefiore.org to learn more about our current clinical trial opportunities.
Director: Eric Hollander, MD
"WHAT MATTERS MOST TO PEOPLE WITH SERIOUS ILLNESS"
Speaker: Amy Berman, RN, LNH, FAAN
Senior Program Officer of the John A. Hartford Foundation
Wednesday, March 7 | 4:00 PM
LeFrak Auditorium, Price Center/Block Research Pavilion
Reception to follow. This event also honors the investiture of Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University.
Attend the 11th Annual Radiology Resident Research Day, which showcases the accomplishments of young radiology investigators.
Wednesday, March 21 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Binswanger Auditorium, Moses Campus, Gold Zone, Main Floor
Montefiore, a recognized leader in LGBTQ healthcare and workplace culture, is hosting the Associate LGBTQ & Ally Social. The New York City Gay Men's Chorus will perform and refreshments and appetizers will be served. RSVP at https://bit.ly/2I0iLOS.
Thursday, March 22 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM | Grand Hall, Moses Campus
TAKING GOOD CARE OF OTHERS STARTS WITH SELF CARE.
Confidential screenings for :• Cholesterol • Diabetes • Hypertension • Body Mass Index (BMI)
*Open to associates with last names starting with M to Z
Tuesday, March 6 | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Grand Hall, Moses Campus
These screenings are open to all associates. 1199SEIU members can drop in. All other associates must register using the Wellness Portal at www.toyourhealth.montefiore.org.
